<p>Hey there, Im new here and as intl student Im applying for entry next fall. The question is how many colleges should I apply to? How to balance the list? I want to make sure I have a backup plan but also there are some schools I would REALLY like to go. Thankss</p>
<p>Greetings! Welcome to CC. However, there’s a good chance that this topic has been covered about a 100 times in the last year, so you might try looking for the answer before you post the same question yet again. If you have any specific questions after that, we’ll be more than happy to help you out.</p>
<p>As an international, you’ll probably apply to A LOT of schools and start on your essays very early (August), especially if you need financial aid. </p>